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The birth of Peter
Born in Moscow, Russia on June 9, 1672.Peter the Great was the 14th child of Czar Alexis by his second wife, Natalya Kirillovna Naryshkina. -
Peter became Co-tsars with Ivan V
When Feodor died, Peter the great started ruling with his half-brother Ivan V. -
Peter reformed the government
These reforms were intended to support the Great Northern War.The reforms started after Ivan's death.The government reforms of Peter I were aimed at modernizing the Tsardom of Russia -
St. Petersburg is founded.
It was founded in the Nevada River Delta.Peter The Great declared the new city of St. Petersburg as the capital of Russia. -
Territorial Gain
Peter defeated the Swedish army by purposely directing their troops to the city of Poltva. -
Peter was known to be cruel an tyrannical
The high taxes often accompanied his reforms that led to revolts among citizens, which were immediately suppressed by Peter. -
Death of Peter
The cause of his death was that his bladder was infected with gangrene.He died without leaving a named heir. -
Empress Catherine I took over
When Peter the great died Empress Catherine I took over as a sole ruler. -
Death of Catherine the Great
